Reviews

Scepters by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

distgenius's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

mary_soon_lee's review against another edition

4.0

This is the third book in Modesitt's fantasy series, "The Corean Chronicles," and (I think) concludes the story of Alucius, a character very much in the mold of Modesitt's typical heroes: highly capable, hard on himself, trying to do what he thinks is right. Although the book is primarily fantasy, it contains significant science fiction components. I thought the mixing of genres worked, but I did find the science-fictional characters, the ifrits, a little too one-note. Other than that, I very much enjoyed the book. In addition to liking Alucius and being throughly caught up in his adventures, I also enjoyed Wendra and Feran. Book four is calling....

jeremybost's review against another edition

4.0

Like some other reviews have said, this book needs editorial examination. Some words are used much too often.

But I still liked the book. Modesitt didn't just create bland, totally evil bad guys who wanted to make total chaos or kill everyone. The "bad guys" were people (Efrans/ifrits) from another world. These people live off the lifeforce of worlds, and then travel to another one when it is all "used up."

These Efrans are trying to take over Alucius's world, and he must stop them.

sleightholme's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

olityr's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

inaccuratefun's review against another edition

3.0

2nd